Staff Style

When we have endless clothes coming through our doors what do we here at SurfStitch HQ choose to wear? Today I took to the SurfStitch hallways to see what the staff are currently rocking and what winter trends are circulating their radar.

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I grabbed HR Coordinator Yolanda on her way to lunch in the Premonition Time Travel Jacket, Minkpink Monochrome Top & Dr Denim Snap Overdyed Jean.

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I sprung Buyer Sam hard at work this afternoon in his SurfStitch outfit: Levis 508 Tapered Straight Jean, Mr Simple Fielding Raglan Tee, Levi’s Denim Trucker VestVans Delta Gato Heroi Shoe, Huf Plantlife Crew Sock & hair styled with Uppercut Deluxe Pomade Hair Wax

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Travel + Outfit Inspiration!

If you’re anything like us here at SurfStitch, your screensaver shows your next international travel destination, you’re inspired by the thought of places unknown, and your daydreams often stray to places you’d rather be. This got me thinking about travel inspiration, as well as outfits appropriate for and inspired by the spots we’d like to visit! Take a look at some of our favourite staff spots and shop the pieces we’d wear there along the way – from hats to playsuits and dresses to outdoor accessories and more.

The Italian coastline – this photo is of Levanzo, Sicily.

Italian Islands – Levanzo, Sicily

The Italian coastline – where summer style should meet feminine chic! Rock your light, printed maxi dress with an oversized hat and sunglasses, as well as comfortable and stylish summer sandals!

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1. Tigerlily Montobello Dress – Indigo. 2. Fallenbrokenstreet New Little Hippie Hat – Red. 2. House of Harlow Adalyn Sunglasses – Black White. 4. Volcom Give Away Sandal – Off White.

Paris (of course)

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You don’t want to fall short of fashion standards at one of the world’s style capitals! Go monochrome chic with a collared shirt by August Street, midi skirt for ultimate sophistication, Audrey Hepburn-esque sunglasses and fancy footwear. Oui oui, you’ll be the talk of the town.

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1. August Street Billie Shirt – Black White. 2. Minkpink Get Born Again Skirt – Black. 3. Minkpink Whole Lotta Love Sunglasses – Black. 4. Sol Sana Scotty Oxford Flat – Patent Black.

The Maldives – photo of the Six Senses Resort, Laamu

Six Senses Resort Laamu, Maldives

With this much sunshine and crystal clear water, you won’t need to wear much at all! Lounge around in your tribal printed bikini (that’s right on trend at the moment), make sure your eyes are shaded with a hot pair of sunglasses and use your havaianas to hop from beach to sailboat to evening cocktails!

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1. 2 Chillies Aruba Sliding Tri Halter – Aruba. 2. Jets Totem Mini Pant – Samsara. 3. Havaianas Kick Back Thong – Coral Kiss. 4. Raen Pogue Sunglasses – Seaglass Silver.

London (another must)

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A little chillier, you’ll need to stay nice and rugged up while sight seeing in England’s capital! That great warm jacket, a pair of skinny jeans, gloves to keep your hands warm and a comfortable pair of boots will be your essentials.

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1. Element Oracle Jacket – Shiraz. 2. Lee Mid Licks Jean – Black. 3. Billabong Brooklyn Gloves – Char Marle. 4. Billabong Amelia Boot – Off Black.

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LA_productHarness the American dream on your Californian adventure with some boyish cool and a pair of moto-inspired boots for all your walking.

1. Minkpink 90s Tunic – Off White. 2. Minkpink PU Hipster Short – Black. 3. Sol Sana Jessy Boot – Black. 4. Billabong About A Boy Shoulder Bag – Off Black.

South Africa (to see natural beauties like these and to go on a safari!)

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A little less glam and a little more outdoor-adventure, this trip will have you wanting comfort as you chase the natural beauties of the country! Do it in the best of SurfStitch activewear with a top, jacket, comfy pants and sneakers.

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1. Running Bare Essential Pull Over Hoodie – Black. 2. Running Bare Peta Essential V Neck Tee – Red Devil. 3. Lorna Jane Flashdance Pant – Naval. 4. Skechers Synergy A Lister Sneaker – Light Grey Hot Pink.

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Interview: Tessa-Jay Slight from Circa Now

You might have seen some SurfStitch styles featured in the beautiful and talented Tessa-Jay Slight’s blog: Circa Now! We talk all things fashion with Tessa-Jay and find out what her winter essentials are, as well as what’s to come on her blog.

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Karla [from SurfStitch]: We love seeing all of the SurfStitch styles you feature in your posts – when did you first come across SurfStitch and what made you come back again and again?

Tessa-Jay: All of the amazing brands and what the company represents !

K: Your style is pretty unique and you have a real talent for pairing unlikely pieces and making them work so well! What are you usually looking for when you visit SurfStitch?

T: SurfStitch have a lot of my favourite brands stocked online – I go straight to them and see what you have to offer. It’s usually a great range with some exclusive pieces.

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K: What are you doing when you’re not being a style icon and a blogger?

T: Full time PR!

K: We had to ask: Winter Staples. What are your essentials this season?

T: Camilla and Marc logo tee, Friend of mine dress and a pair of Converse shoes.

K: Now we’ve all seen how influential and relevant fashion blogging is today: what made you start blogging?

T: I started in 2007, years ago when no one was blogging! I started posting as a creative outlet and a hobby along with my best friend – Christina from SRC783 (now a magazine).

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K: If you could describe your blog Circa Now in 3 words, what would they be?

T: Personal, original and all things fashion.

K: ell us your go-to SurfStitch brand for… 

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  2. Winter warmersCamilla and Marc
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  4. Everyday shoesConverse
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K: Finally, can you give us a hint for trends we might see coming up on Circa Now?

T: More winter looks are coming up, as well as spring racing and lots of personal style.

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Happy Long Weekend: Say Cheese!

You may have noticed we recently received a drop of The Impossible Project polaroid cameras, film accessories.

In celebration of the long weekend I thought I would prowl around the office and see what the SurfStitch staff are up to on their long weekends. I took some cheeky photos of everyone hard at work but please excuse my amateur photography skills.

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Kersha from Photography will be facepainting cute little fairy or pirate faces at a 3rd birthday party. The rest of her weekend will be spend chilling out in the predicted rainy Gold Coast weather.

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Intis, the Customer Service manager will spend Saturday morning eating cereal and watching cartoons. And because we never rest here at SurfStitch, Intis is working the public holiday on Monday. Feel free to give him a call for a chat!

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Kia from Marketing is heading off to Sydney to catch up with family and friends.

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Ness from Customer Service is spending her long weekend packing to move in to her first home and heading to Brisbane to listen to the Triple J Hottest 100 with friends.

JobeyOne of our Graphic Designers Jobey is hitting up the local BMX track with his mates followed by a BBQ in the afternoon, beers will be a plenty.

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Natasha from Customer Service pulls some of the best photo faces I’ve seen! Tash is spending Saturday in Brisbane, at the markets in the sun and Monday she will be providing excellent Customer Service here at SurfStitch HQ.

I had so much fun today capturing some funny moments here at work. Start capturing your adventures with one of these two vintage polaroids cameras from the Impossible Project.

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1 The Impossible Project Onestep 600 Vintage Polaroid Camera 2 The Impossible Project Impulse Vintage Polaroid Camera

We also Instant Film available on site for your polaroid! Shoot using colour or black and white.

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1 The Impossible Project PX 680 Colour Protection Polaroid Film  2 The Impossible Project PZ 680 Colour Protection Polaroid FilmThe Impossible Project PX 70 Colour Protection Film

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1 The Impossible Project PX 100 Silver Shade Cool Edition Polaroid FilmThe Impossible Project PX 600 Silver Shade Cool Edition Polaroid FilmThe Impossible Project PZ 600 Silver Shade Cool Edition Polaroid Film

When you’re happy with your pics you can turn them in to a work of art with one of these Impossible Project frames. It is a such a easy way to make personal art for your home.

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1 The Impossible Project Magnentic Four Frame 2 The Impossible Project from Polaroid to Impossible Book 3 The Impossible Project Nine Frame

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Tigerlily for SurfStitch Boutique.

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SurfStitch Boutique has well and truly launched with a fresh and of the moment range from Australian favourites and International must have labels to satisfy even the strongest fashion cravings. A favourite at SurfStitch HQ since the beginnings has been bohemian, classic and free spirited label, Tigerlily. Tigerlily encapsulates what it means to be wild at heart with a penchant for distinctive prints and aesthetically pleasing cuts. You can always spot a Tigerily girl out in the crowd because she has a special glow to her skin and sparkle in her eye.

Although Tigerlily has been a favourite label in the SurfStitch family for some time is has branched out into the SurfStitch Boutique collections because of it’s high quality and innovative pieces that continue to stand out on a level of their own. Plus I just couldn’t resist showing these amazing Tigerlily campaign images featuring some of my favourite pieces from their current collection of tanks, pretty swimwear, bohemian cardigans and loose pants. Featuring a mega babe and shot at my favourite time of day, sunset, this whole combination is a match made in fashion heaven.

Shop SurfStitch Boutique. Shop Tigerlily.

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SurfStitch Boutique Tigerlily Collection

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Sunni Knit Tank- Black Sea, Sahak Leather Skirt- Tempranillo, Palacio Pant- Black & Ajrakh Tara Top- Bottle

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Island Dreaming with Volcom

Today is the start of the Volcom Pro located in the pristine and picturesque Fiji. The pro which runs until the 14th of June has got us dreaming of an island escape just as the winter has hit us here. Shop Volcom’s winter range to get a hit of the pro from your chilly lounge room as you stream the comp here or wear pieces inspired by the tropics. With bright, loose pants, dreamy pastels and easy to wear dresses you can have your own version of island fashion, keeping in mind that you may or may not want to leave the house without adding a jacket, jeans, tights, boots, scarf….

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Shop our favourite Volcom Men’s Winter Range:

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Single Stone Pop Over Fleece- Ruby Solid, 2×4 Twill Jean- Midnight Blue, Pyramid Stone Tee- White & Single Stone Crew Fleece- Eclipse Solid

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Shop winter pieces from Volcom Women:Womens

Miss Mayhem Lace Dress- Ivory, Rhapsody LS Hooded Shirt- Red, Forchickie Matchstick Pant- Rusty Red & Painted Tulip Tee- Grey

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Tropical holiday inspired pieces… we can only dream:

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Tigerlily Shakeela Shirt Dress- Bottle, Finders Keepers Way to go Top- Mint, Tigerlily Rhea Beach Pant- Chutney & Stylestalker Parallel Universe Dress- Black & White

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SurfStitch Staff: Best Weekend Moments

We thought we’d give you a glimpse of what we here at SurfStitch get up to on our weekends (and hence what we spend our Monday mornings sharing and reminiscing about). I’ve gone around the office and collected some snaps from staff’s weekends, so hopefully you’ll enjoy them. Happy Monday!

Tim from buying: “My best weekend moment was making a table for my son out of old skate decks!”

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Chloe from Content: “I had a few great weekend moments – starting with a healthy kick: devlis delight chocolate pancakes (#cleaneating), followed by a lazy arvo at the beach, and to top it off, happy hour followed by the football.”

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Dan from Content: “My best weekend moments were… waking up fresh as a daisy on Sunday just in time to catch the sunrise, then scoring some waves at home at my beloved Avoca Beach, followed by eating fish and chips with the girl.”

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Charlie from Content:My best weekend moment was a quick break from studying all day to snuggle this little guy!

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Jobey from Content:My best weekend moment was actually a couple of weeks ago, at the countdown to Tool coming on stage in Sydney!

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Nina from Reception:My best weekend moments were making a spaghetti meatball cake for my brothers birthday to fool a few people, followed by enjoying the warm autumn rays!

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Emily from Content:My best weekend moments were beachin’ it Palmy style and taking my new Cons for a spin!

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To share your weekend with us, visit the SurfStitch Facebook Page.

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Sunday Styling.

Sundays are always lazy days, it is the best day of the week to be filled with relaxing plans and perfect evenings. Sit back, enjoy a cuppa and get lost in the inspiration of beautiful flowers, decor, people and surroundings.

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Happy Sunday! 

Images: snobfashionsource, theyallhateus, thirteenlittleloves, oraclefox, dependswhatdayitis & pinterest

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SurfStitch Winter Campaign.

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Winter has well and truly set in so there couldn’t be a better time to let you have a sneak peak at the SurfStitch Winter ’13 Campaign. This campaign is all about those little moments in life that last a lifetime; grabbing your best friends and going on spontaneous road trips, camping by the beach with moonlit bonfires, breathing in the fresh crisp air of the rainforest and being in the company of the ones that make you laugh until your belly is sore.

Take key from the SurfStitch lookbook this winter and opt for layering pieces where you can throw on jumpers with your boyfriend jeans, knits over dresses, slouchy pants, statement jackets and clothes that are comfy enough to sleep in. The standard winter colours are always on show with stripes, denim and khaki being a main focus, however this winter hails a breakthrough of colour with winter florals, bright burst of neons and contrasting hues coming through.

Although we hail the hot summer weather, winter has it’s own special little quirks like wearing your boyfriends jumper, bike rides to hidden places, enjoying the comfort of your home and appreciating the small moments where time stands still. The SurfStitch Winter Lookbook has arrived and it’s time to make the best out of every moment, be young and carefree and most of all, be a wild spirit at heart.

What’s best is that all the pieces below are available on SurfStitch now so you can shop straight from the lookbook or take a peek below for my favourite picks- enjoy!

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SHOP ITEMS STRAIGHT FROM THE LOOKBOOK

Brighten up winter with printed pants & cosy knits.WINTERLiving Doll Bolt Print Slouch Pant- Bold Print, Billabong Everdeen Jumper- Eclipse, Billabong Lone Star Jumper- Lime Fizz & Tigerlily Neo Floral Pant- Black Sea

Essentials for a weekend away include a camo jacket for night, printed swimsuit for day and easy separates for in between.

WINTER_2All About Eve Camo Anorak- Washed Khaki Camo, Minkpink Be Kind Muscle Tank- Multi, Minkpink Fifty Shades Jumper- Multi & 2 Chillies Jasmine Underwise Bustier- Jasmine

Make the most of the season in slouchy pants, a statement denim vest and staple items like these dark denim jeans.

WINTER_3Stussy Yin Yang Denim Vest- Blue, Stussy Bones Trackpant- Black, Billabong Barnaby Crew- Oatmeal & April 77 Joey Skinny Jean- Pacific rinse

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Men’s Winter Accessories.

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Last week we featured our favourite women’s winter accessories and this round calls for the spotlight to be on the guys. Everything from beanies to sunglasses, classic wallets and  soothing records to satisfy even the chilliest of winter days. Guys too, can update a drab winter wardrobe with key accessories whether you’re wanting to freshen up your look or just expand your collection. Here are my favourite winter accessories from the SurfStitch new arrivals.

This Herschel backpack is perfect for those winter adventures. Go down south camping where you spend the days enjoying a chilly winter surf and the nights by the bonfire. This backpack can fit all your necessities, with a warm beanie, entertaining book and slim wallet easily inside you are ready for whatever adventure gets thrown your way!

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 Herschel Little America Canvas Backpack- Washed Army, Epokhe Antekia Sunglasses- Tortoise Matte, Zanerobe Gunner Beanie- Khaki, James Kerley Man Plan Book & Cheddar Pocket Daryl Wallet- Black Tan

Chill out to the soulful sounds of Bon Iver on vinyl and get back to basics with these wooden toned pieces including Waiting For The Sun sunglassesMarley earbuds and Nixon leather watch.

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Inertia Music Bon Iver Vinyl, Waiting For The Sun Club Sunglasses- Cognac, Marley Zion Earbuds- Midnight & Nixon The Sentry Leather Watch- Gunmetal Brown

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